Legislation affecting businesses
Significant legislation such as F-Gas and Part L & Part F of the Building Regulations are placing demands on commercial organisations to monitor and control their energy use as never before.
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Legislation affecting homeowners
The rising cost of fuel and the need to reduce emissions now means we are at a significant tipping point in the way we heat our homes. Carbon intensive forms of heating, such as gas and oil are no longer viable. At the same time, the Government has recommended air source heat pumps as the most sustainable form of heating for Irish homes.
Renewable heat pumps are suitable for almost any home and can lower running costs and reduce emissions. Grants are available through the SEAI.
Legislation affecting installers
Changes to refrigerants under the F-Gas Regulations is driving change in air conditioning and at the same time there is pressure on the energy rating of traditional methods of heating and cooling buildings such as Chillers. Installers also need to be able to offer the most energy efficient products available.
Equipment installers need a manufacturer that is ahead of the curve and developing products that meet both current and future legislation now.
Legislation
Ecodesign Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive
ErP has already introduced energy labelling on small heating and air conditioning units and from January 2018, Lot 21 of ErP will affect larger equipment such as Chillers, air heating products and fan coil units
Read our CPD Guide on the ERP Directive and Heating Equipment here >>
F-Gas and the phase down of HFCs
F-Gas Regulations aim to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases and will affect the HVAC industry for years to come.
Read our CPD Guide to Working with F Gas Regulations here >>
Part L of the Building Regulations
Part L focuses on the need to conserve fuel and power in domestic and commercial buildings.
Read our CPD Guide on Part L Legislation: Affects on Use of Heat Pumps
Part F of the Building Regulations
Part F looks at ways to improve ventilation and indoor air quality.
Technologies
Hybrid VRF air conditioning
Hybrid Variable Refrigerant Flow systems can combine the heat recovery benefits of VRF together with the functional benefits of a four-pipe fan coil system, while only using two pipes.
Read our CPD Guide on 'The Future of Air Conditioning - Hybrid Technologies' here >>
Chiller technologies
Water cooled chillers and air cooled chillers are refrigeration systems used to cool fluids in both commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
The impact of control strategies on building energy performance
Controls offer a highly effective solution to the challenge of energy efficiency. They can provide effective automation and control of heating, ventilation, cooling, hot water and lighting systems that lead to better overall building efficiency.
Read our CPD Guide on 'The Impact of Control Strategies on Building Energy Performance' here >>
